Find out how popular the last name Arunkumar is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Arunkumar.

Arunkumar, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Arunkumar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arunkumar in America

Arunkumar is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arunkumar surname appeared 206 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Arunkumar.

The history of the last name Arunkumar

The surname ARUNKUMAR is of Indian origin, derived from a combination of the Sanskrit words 'Arun' meaning 'sun' and 'Kumar' meaning 'prince' or 'son'. It is a name commonly found among the Hindu communities of southern India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ARUNKUMAR can be traced back to the medieval period, when surnames became more prevalent in Indian society. The name is believed to have been initially adopted by members of the Kshatriya (warrior) caste or royal families, as a way to signify their noble lineage and connection to the sun, a symbol of power and divinity in Hindu mythology.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the surname ARUNKUMAR was Arun Kumar Pandey, a 16th-century scholar and astrologer from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. His writings on astronomy and astrology were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Arun Kumar Vaidya, a 17th-century Ayurvedic physician from the Deccan region (present-day Maharashtra and Karnataka). His treatises on Ayurvedic medicine and healing practices were widely circulated and helped preserve traditional knowledge.

In the 19th century, Arun Kumar Mukherjee (1824-1888) was a prominent educator and social reformer from Bengal. He actively campaigned for the education of women and the abolition of regressive social practices like child marriage.

During the Indian independence movement, Arun Kumar Ghosh (1895-1968) was a notable freedom fighter and political activist who participated in the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.

More recently, Arun Kumar Vij (1948-2022) was a renowned Indian artist and sculptor, known for his contributions to the field of contemporary art. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

While the name ARUNKUMAR has its roots in the southern regions of India, it has since spread to other parts of the country and is now found among various communities across the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arunkumar

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Arunkumar.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Arunkumar was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Arunkumar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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